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Resources
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Provided below is a list of supportive, professional and helpful resources for whatever needs are prevelant to you.
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Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 | chat via 988lifeline.org
24/7 confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 support via text message with trained crisis counselors.
NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
https://namiillinois.org
Education, peer support groups, advocacy, and local chapters across Illinois for individuals and families navigating mental health changes.
Basic Needs & Community Support
Greater Chicago Food Depository
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food
Find local food pantries and meal programs by zip code.
Catholic Charities of Chicago
https://www.catholiccharities.net
Housing assistance, financial help, case management, and family services (open to all faiths).
Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)
https://www.thecha.org
Public housing, vouchers, and affordable housing resources.
Neuropsychological & Psychological Testing
Compass Health Center
https://compasshealthcenter.net
Offers testing, assessment, and higher levels of outpatient mental health care for children, teens, and adults.
Domestic Violence & Safety
The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence
https://the-network.org
Information, safety planning, and connections to local DV programs and shelters in Chicago.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-279-SAFE (7233) | https://thehotline.org/
24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and connections to local DV programs and shelters in Chicago.
Sarah’s Inn (Oak Park/West Suburbs)
https://sarahsinn.org
Counseling, advocacy, and shelter services for survivors of domestic violence.
Center on Halsted
https://www.centeronhalsted.org
Community programs, support groups, mental health referrals, and resources for LGBTQ+ individual families.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth (24/7 phone, text, chat).
Howard Brown Health
https://howardbrown.org/
Call 773-388-1600 to schedule online.
Live Oak
https://liveoakchicago.com/
Therapy in Chicago.
Substance Use Support
Gateway Foundation
https://gatewayfoundation.org/
Substance use treatment programs across Illinois (outpatient and residential).
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org
Addiction treatment, education, and recovery resources.
Low-cost Therapy Options
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
https://openpathcollective.org
Affordable therapy sessions ($30-$60) with licensed clinicians.
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
https://www.psychologytoday.com
Searchable directory by insurance, specialty, and location.
Neurodivergence
Lived Experience Educator
https://www.livedexperienceeducator.com/
​LGBTQ+ Support
Embrace Autism
https://embrace-autism.com/
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
https://autisticadvocacy.org/
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network
https://awnnetwork.org/
Autistic Girls Network
https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/
Neurodivergent Therapists
https://ndtherapists.com/
Dr. Amy Marshall
https://resiliencymetnalhealth.com
Dr. Neff’s Neurodivergent Insights
https://neurodivergentinsights.com
Children and Adults with ADHD
https://chadd.org/about/
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
https://add.org/
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